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title: "Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-11-15"
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# Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f54072a9-4ebe-42d6-8990-e9b7edb64bfb

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## Summary

The Department of Health is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of rabies vaccine," classified under the vaccines industry (CPV code 33651600). This procurement process, initiated via an open tender, aims to secure up to 44,000 doses of rabies vaccine for the UK's national immunisation programme. The tender period closed on 18th September 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The contract will cover delivery to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals and vaccination supply, particularly for large-scale manufacturers. Competitors should have the capability to supply substantial quantities of vaccine solutions and comply with the stringent health regulations associated with public health initiatives. This opportunity not only enables growth for suppliers already in the healthcare sector but also invites potential entrants that can meet the required standards for public sector contracts.

## Notice

The provision of a vaccine to protect against rabies, to be used as part of the national immunisation programme.The Contracting Authority estimates their requirement over the period of the contract, including the period of the optional extension to be up to 44 000 doses of vaccine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fa77e0-1a17-44e9-a5c3-c0fcda554a52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLAXOSMITHKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2018 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fa77e0-1a17-44e9-a5c3-c0fcda554a52
- 16 Aug 2018 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6771cec-e45f-457c-b7cf-502a164efa52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fa77e0-1a17-44e9-a5c3-c0fcda554a52
  15th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6771cec-e45f-457c-b7cf-502a164efa52
  16th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f13e3b0a-6b89-4db4-8096-c39c5cf7ea03
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c97466d-932a-498d-b7cc-63373234e667
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe2239b6-c602-493c-9dae-a8c44ff4f05c
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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